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Intraperitoneal Oxaliplatin and Fluorouracil for the Treatment of Patients with Peritoneal Metastases from Colorectal Cancer

Launched by ARJUN MITTRA · Feb 13, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of July 22, 2025

Recruiting

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating a new way to treat patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen, known as peritoneal metastasis. The study is testing the safety and effectiveness of two medications, oxaliplatin and fluorouracil, that are usually given through an IV. In this trial, they will be administered directly into the abdominal cavity. Both drugs are already approved for treating colorectal cancer, but this method of delivery is still being explored, and researchers hope it may provide better results for patients with this specific condition.

To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastasis. They should not have received certain previous treatments for their cancer and should be in reasonably good health to participate. During the trial, patients can expect to undergo some medical procedures, including biopsies, and they will be carefully monitored for any side effects. If you or a loved one are considering participating, it’s important to discuss this option with your healthcare provider to understand all the details and what it might mean for your treatment plan.

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Age \>= 18 years
  • Biopsy proven colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastasis. Patients with extraperitoneal metastases will not be eligible. Patients with involvement of intra-abdominal lymph nodes may be eligible at the discretion of the treating physician
  • Primary colorectal cancer may either be left in place or have been resected prior to study enrollment
  • Patients are allowed to have received prior colorectal cancer-directed systemic therapy.
  • Expected to have PCI of \> 20 in the opinion of the treating physician based on imaging
  • Not previously undergone cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for colorectal cancer
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1 at the time of enrollment
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500 /mcL
  • Platelets ≥ 100,000 / mcL
  • Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) OR measured or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min for patient with creatinine levels \> 1.5 x institutional ULN (glomerular filtration rate \[GFR\] can also be used in place of creatinine or creatinine clearance \[CrCl\])
  • Creatinine clearance should be calculated per institutional standard
  • Serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN OR direct bilirubin ≤ ULN for patient with total bilirubin levels \> 1.5 ULN
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 x ULN
  • Both values must be in the specified range
  • Albumin \>= 2.5 g/dL
  • International normalized ratio (INR) or prothrombin time (PT) =\< 1.5 x ULN unless patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy as long as PT or partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is within therapeutic range of intended use of anticoagulants
  • Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) =\< 1.5 x ULN unless subject is receiving anticoagulant therapy as long as PT or PTT is within therapeutic range of intended use of anticoagulants
  • Patients on anticoagulation or antiplatelet agents may be enrolled at the discretion of the treating physician, provided these can be safely held as needed for surgical procedures
  • Anticipated life expectancy of ≥ 6 months
  • Willing to comply with study procedures
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must be willing to use an adequate method of contraception for the course of the study and at least 9 months after the last dose of study medication
  • For female patients of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test is required at or within 7 days prior to enrollment
  • Be willing and able to understand and sign the written informed consent document
  • Be willing to undergo two diagnostic laparoscopies with tumor biopsy tissue. Patients must consent to on-treatment biopsies prior to initiation of clinical trial
  • Be willing to provide peripheral blood and peritoneal samples for correlative studies
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients who are receiving any other investigational drugs
  • Evidence of metastatic disease other than peritoneum based on standard of care (SOC) imaging
  • Patients whose tumors have a known BRAF mutation will be excluded. BRAF mutations are uncommon but portend an aggressive phenotype that is often resistant to chemotherapy. BRAF mutation testing is not required prior to enrollment.
  • Patients with primary appendiceal tumors will not be eligible. These tumors often produce mucin, which may affect the penetration of IP chemotherapy.
  • Patients with \>= grade 2 peripheral neuropathy
  • Uncontrolled concurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, cardiac arrhythmia, active bleeding diatheses, and psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
  • Major surgical procedure or significant traumatic injury less than 3 weeks or those who receive minor surgical procedures within 1 week from first dose of study drug administration
  • Known active chronic infections - uncontrolled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), known active (i.e., with detectable polymerase chain reaction \[PCR\]) hepatitis B or C
  • Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B or worse) or cirrhosis with history of hepatic encephalopathy or clinically meaningful ascites resulting from cirrhosis. Clinically meaningful ascites is defined as ascites from cirrhosis requiring diuretics or paracentesis
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the trial, interfere with the patient's participation for the full duration of the trial, or is not in the best interest of the patient to participate, in the opinion of the treating physician

About Arjun Mittra

Arjun Mittra is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor committed to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical studies. With a focus on collaboration and rigorous scientific methodology, Arjun Mittra leads initiatives that explore novel therapeutic approaches across various therapeutic areas. The organization prioritizes ethical standards and patient safety, ensuring that all trials are conducted with the utmost integrity. Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to excellence, Arjun Mittra aims to contribute significantly to the development of effective healthcare solutions.

Locations

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Arjun Mittra, MD

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported